Physician Otolaryngologist
Physician Otolaryngologist at Department of Veterans Affairs — Martinsburg, West Virginia, US
- Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Experience Great Work-Life Balance at Veterans Affairs! Join our team of AMAZING surgeons. Martinsburg VA Medical Center seeks a Head and Neck Surgeon who is committed to quality care for our Veterans.
The Otolaryngologist will have the following duties and others as assigned by the Chief of Surgery:
Clinical Responsibilities:
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Evaluate, diagnose, admit, treat and manage patients' diseases, disorders, and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including conditions involving the ears, facial skeleton, upper respiratory tract, and upper alimentary system.
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Provide non-operative care consistent with approved clinical privileges.
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Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations and follow-up care for patients referred by other clinical services and affiliated outpatient clinics.
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Provide emergency and on-call Otolaryngology services as assigned, consistent with granted privileges.
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Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies and implement treatment plans consistent with VHA standards of care.
Education and Training:
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Educates and mentors medical students, interns, residents, technicians and other physicians.
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Participates in surgical staffing briefings and contributes to continuous learning within the service.
Documentation and Compliance:
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Timely documentation of all clinical encounters, procedures and consultations in the electronic health record in accordance with VHA Health Information Management requirements.
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Complies with all VHA, VISN and facility policies, including patient safety, infection control, prevention, quality management, and risk management requirements.
Professional and Administrative Responsibilities:
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Participate in quality assurance, peer review, FPPE/OPPE, performance improvement activities, and Medical Staff functions as required
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Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and collaboration with other services to ensure continuity of care.
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Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service consistent with a professional role and privileges.
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Maintain current licensure, board certification, credentialing, privileging and completion of all mandatory training.
Qualification Requirements
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State Otolaryngologic Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Otolaryngologic Medicine from an approved institution.
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Graduate of an ACGME-accredited otolaryngology residency program.
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Board Certification by the American Board of Otolaryngologic Surgery
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Full, current, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
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Meets all Customer Service, Computer Security and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, development and cultural needs of patients.
Contact Information Call or Text Nicole Carey at 304-620-4354 or email Nicole.Carey@va.gov